Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Futures Studies

Unitalentza; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitalentza seeks a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Futures Studies for Stellenbosch University. The role includes teaching and research responsibilities, focusing on delivering engaging courses and contributing to scholarly publications. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree, valuable teaching experience, and a commitment to innovative educational practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required for Lecturer role.
• PhD in Futures Studies is desirable for Senior Lecturer.
• Experience in research and teaching, especially in Futures Studies or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned Futures Studies modules and courses.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance student learning experiences.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research capability

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

PhD in Futures Studies

Job description

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Futures Studies

• Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Futures Studies
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

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Background to Position

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Futures Studies

Ref. EBW04/163/0725

Stellenbosch Business School (SBS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is Triple Crown accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA) — a distinction held by less than 1% of all business schools. SBS is thus internationally recognised for academic excellence, values-based leadership, and contextual relevance in both the African and international business environments. We are now welcoming applications from suitably qualified candidates in the field of Future Studies.

The Role:

SBS wants to continue to provide inspiring teaching, research and thought leadership that is business relevant. The appointed candidate will work in close proximity to the existing Institute for Futures Research (IFR) and expect to align with the institute’s projects and research outputs.

Job Description

Duties:

• Delivering or teaching assigned futures studies and related modules across SBS postgraduate programmes and executive short courses.
• Collaborating with staff to create and deliver a transformative learning experience for students in futures studies and generally.
• Publishing and disseminating research in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals, high-impact books, and cases.
• Promoting SBS’s social impact through teaching, research, media and client work.
• Actively contributing to the activities of the Institute for Futures Research.
• Actively engaging and participating in the activities of Stellenbosch University and Stellenbosch Business School life.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements:

For appointment as a lecturer:

• An appropriate master’s degree awarded by a recognised university.
• Quantitative and qualitative evidence of teaching experience, especially teaching and learning contributions on modular level, or demonstrated potential to achieve success in teaching.
• Evidence of early exposure to research activities (including conference participation) or evaluated commitment to research or relevant experience and engagement with public or private organisations, consulting activities, and/or policy that demonstrate management, leadership, expertise and/or thought leadership.
• Good organisational and personal management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to creating impact through research and scholarship.

Recommendations:

The following scarce credentials would enhance the profile of applicants:

• PhD in the field of futures studies awarded by a recognised university.
• Leadership or management experience in a futures consulting environment.
• Experience of having produced consulting reports in the field of futures.
• International experience or networks in the futures field.
• Prior work with, or exposure to, the workings of a business school of international repute.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties:

01 October 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter

08 August 2025

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Chris van der Hoven on 021 918 4351, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.

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